Hacking Rakuten Super SALE & Ultra PayPay Festival: Timeline Design for Momentum Maximization

Success in large mall sales is not determined solely by high discount rates. in mega-events like Rakuten Super SALE and Ultra PayPay Festival, not ending influencer marketing with one-off 'introductions' but synchronizing with mall algorithms is thekey to maximizing ROI. In this article, we explain the secrets of precise timeline design and momentum management to maximize Sales Velocity during the sale period.

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1. "Expectation Building" Phase on the Eve of Sale

In Rakuten Super SALE and Ultra PayPay Festival, the game is decided before the sale starts. It is important how to actualize purchase intention through influencers during the pre-period when users "add to favorites" or "add to cart". Influencer posts at this time focus on increasing volatility of search queries rather than direct CVR.

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2. Correlation between Sales Velocity and Mall Search Ranking

In mall search algorithms, number of sales in a short period (Sales Velocity) carries extremely high evaluation weight. By pouring influencer traffic at once immediately after the sale starts, it becomes possible to aim for rising to top of ranking and "hack" to maximize organic sales generated from there.

3. Optimization Timeline for Influencer Posts

It is standard practice to align posts with timings when point return rates are maximized, such as "days ending with 5 and 0" or "last day" of Ultra PayPay Festival. However, in professional design, we use "countdown in Stories" and "detailed explanation in Feed" properly, controlling user's decision-making process on a 24 to 48 hour basis.

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4. Data Analysis for ROI Maximization

After campaign ends, we scrutinize "contribution to favorite registration" and "coupon usage rate" for each influencer. By adding momentum contribution degree, which is how much they amplified the wave of sale, not just sales amount, to evaluation indicators, more precise casting for next sale becomes possible.

FAQ

Q. How many days before Rakuten Super SALE is it best to post?
A. Ideally, a two-stage design where posts encouraging "add to favorites" are made 3 days before sale start, and link is shared in Stories immediately after start.
Q. Should I use multiple influencers at the same time?
A. Yes. By concentrating posts in a specific time zone, you can temporarily monopolize mall search queries and make strong impact on ranking algorithm.

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Summary

Large sales such as Rakuten and PayPay Mall can generate explosive Sales Velocity by synchronizing influencer post timing with mall point-up measures and algorithms. Strategic timeline design that hacks mall ecosystem, not just as simple advertisement, is the only way to dramatically improve ROI.

Published: 2026-1-15 / Author: Osamu Yasuda

References

  • [1] E-commerce Search Engine Optimization: Sales Velocity and Ranking Algorithms.
  • [2] Influencer Marketing Impact on Consumer Decisional Timelines during Mega-Sale Events.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional advice. Specific results are not guaranteed.